Medical Coding - IP

About the role

Medical Coding - IP role at R1 Rcm in Hyderabad involves reviewing patient medical records, converting them into ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for inpatient DRG (MS-DRG/APR-DRG) coding. Candidates must have 1–7+ years of IP coding experience, a graduate or postgraduate degree, and active AHIMA (CCS) or AAPC (CIC) certification. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and effective communication skills are required. Responsibilities include accurate coding, sequencing, POA indicator assignment, applying medical necessity and DRG guidelines, querying physicians, and using tools such as 3M coding, Optum, CAC, abstracting software, and Meditech. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a global revenue‑cycle management organization.

What you’ll do

• Reviewed inpatient medical records and assigned accurate ICD-10-CM (PDx and SDx) and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assigned and sequenced codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
• Assigned POA indicators correctly.
• Thorough understanding and application of medical necessity, DRGs, APGs, and APRs for processing claims.
• Adhered to coding clinics and guidelines, and queried physicians for clarification as needed.
• Checking on the account status on regular basis if kept on Hold and follow up with respective leaders when in needed.
• Knowledge of 3M coding, Optum, computer assisted coding (CAC), abstracting software, Meditech etc. will be added advantage.

What you’ll bring

• 1 to 7+ Years of work experience in IP DRG medical Coding
• Education – Any Graduate, Postgraduate
• Successful completion of a certification program from AHIMA (CCS) or AAPC (CIC) – Must be active during joining and verified.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (should have capability to reply to email properly to client and stakeholders)
• Able to work independently and willing to adapt and change as per business/process requirement.

Skills

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Robust set of employee benefits and engagement activities

Education

Graduate